Tom Little QC, following a recommendation by the Presiding Judges of the North Eastern Circuit, has been authorised by the Senior Presiding Judge to sit as a Recorder in the County Court. After he has undertaken his Judicial College training later in the year he will be able to try a range of work including Fast Track and Multi Track trials as well as hearing interlocutory applications and injunctions. Tom was appointed as a Crown Court Recorder in 2012 and in 2015 he was authorised to try Rape and Serious Sexual Offence cases.
Now that Spring finally appears to have arrived, our thoughts have turned to intoxication – this week Sarah Prager KC examines the potential dangers for those serving alcohol posed by over-refreshed patrons. Meanwhile, Andrew Spencer considers a recent decision on case management in group claims….
Thank you to all those who attended our Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence conference at Glaziers Hall on the 15th of April. We were pleased to bring a variety of experts together to explore the topic: Women in Focus: A spotlight on issues in injury litigation involving women A huge…
On Monday 13 April 2026 Sir Adrian Fulford, Chair of the Southport Inquiry, published his Phase 1 report. Phase 1 of the Inquiry investigated the circumstances of the attack at a Taylor Swift themed dance class in which three young children lost their lives and others suffered life…
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